Free Erosion Control Workshop for contractors, property owners, sub contractors, and construction site operators. Two workshops are offered: October 12, 2016 (Seaside) and October 19, 2016 (Aptos). Click here for more information.

The County of Santa Cruz Planning Department is pleased to announce that the Department is now able to accept credit and debit cards and e-checks at our permit center and online. Click on Pay Application Fees under the Quick Links to pay fees on your application.

09/04/2015- Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is available for public review and comment. The document is found online here. The review and comment period on the updated document will run through September 18th, 2015. The document can also be viewed at the Aptos, Live Oak, Felton and Santa Cruz Main Branches of the Santa Cruz Public Library, and in the Planning Department at the County Administrative Building. For information contact David Carlson of the Planning Department: david.carlson@santacruzcounty.us (831) 454-3173. Comments can also be mailed to the Planning Department, 701 Ocean Street, 4th Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

08/07/2015- New email box for general Zoning questions is now available. Email Zoning questions to Planning.ZoningInfo@santacruzcounty.us. It is helpful if you can also include your address or parcel number.